Translation guide
To make someone believe something that is not true, often by misleading or deceiving them.
To cause someone to have a false belief, often through trickery or false information.
The most common and general verb for deceiving or tricking someone. Can be used in many contexts, from serious fraud to playful tricks.
He deluded me and took my money.
Don't be easily deluded.
A more formal or literary term for deceiving, often implying a betrayal of trust. Used in serious contexts like fraud or manipulation.
He deluded people with clever words.
Literally 'to blind someone's eyes', meaning to delude or dazzle someone so they cannot see the truth. Often used with money or desire.
Deluded by money, he lost sight of the truth.
To hold a false belief about oneself or a situation, often unwillingly or unconsciously.
The direct translation 'to deceive oneself'. Commonly used when someone is in denial or has unrealistic expectations.
He is deluding himself into thinking it's still okay.
To be convinced of something (often mistakenly). Implies a strong, sometimes delusional, belief.
To have an illusion or false perception. More psychological, often used for sensory or cognitive delusions.
He was deluded into thinking he was successful.
To be misled by superficial or false appearances.
There is no single Japanese verb that perfectly matches 'delude' in all contexts. The most common equivalent is 騙す (damasu), but it often implies intentional trickery. For self-deception, use phrases like 自分を騙す or 思い込む.
騙す is the everyday word for 'deceive/trick'. 欺く is more formal and often used in writing or serious contexts like fraud. 欺く can also imply a deeper betrayal.
She is deluded into thinking she is right.
Don't be deluded by looks; see the substance.